News: Recently, hearings are going on a petition to criminalize marital rape. Must read: Explained: The debate over marital rape What arguments have been presented against marital rape? Some call it anti-civilizational law. The argument of its misuse is also presented. Many cases of false filing of cases of sexual abuse have been reported by… Continue reading What arguments in marital rape case reveal about insecurity of patriarchy
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Stricter policy for accreditation of journalists, and the concerns
News: Recently, the government has issued a new policy on accreditation of journalists, drafted by Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B). What does the policy say? One, it lays down guidelines on how PIB accreditation will be granted to journalists. Two, it has introduced a new section about reasons that can result in the suspension… Continue reading Stricter policy for accreditation of journalists, and the concerns
Report on MGNREGA: Raise guaranteed days of work, says House panel
What is the News? The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development has submitted its evaluation report on Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act(MGNREGA). What are the recommendations given by the committee on MGNREGA? Firstly, it has recommended an increase in guaranteed days of work from 100 to 150 under the MGNREGA. Secondly, the budgetary… Continue reading Report on MGNREGA: Raise guaranteed days of work, says House panel
Explained: What is West Bengal’s ‘Paray Shikshalaya’, an open-air classroom initiative?
What is the news? The West Bengal government has launched ‘Paray Shikshalaya’ Initiative. What is the ‘Paray Shikshalaya’ Initiative? It is an open-air classroom initiative for students from class 1 to 7. Aim: To encourage students who dropped out of schools during the Covid-19 pandemic to continue their education. Under the initiative, schools which have open-air… Continue reading Explained: What is West Bengal’s ‘Paray Shikshalaya’, an open-air classroom initiative?
IAS cadre rules: Upsetting the Centre-state balance
News: The proposed changes in IAS cadre rules has the potential to create a rift between Centre and State relations. How the IAS is related to both the centre and state? Read here: Link between IAS and the federal structure of India, Why did the centre propose the amendments to the deputation of cadre officers? Read here: Why… Continue reading IAS cadre rules: Upsetting the Centre-state balance
Explained: I&B Ministry’s powers to regulate content on TV, other platforms
What is the news? The Information and Broadcasting Ministry(I&B) has informed Media One, a Malayalam-language news channel, that its broadcast licence had been cancelled. Which sectors can the I&B Ministry regulate content? Earlier, the I&B Ministry had the powers to regulate content across all sectors — TV channels, newspapers and magazines, movies in theatres and… Continue reading Explained: I&B Ministry’s powers to regulate content on TV, other platforms
Surety bonds: Slow take-off likely as pricing, reinsurance concerns remain
What is the News? In Budget 2022-23, the government has allowed the use of surety insurance bonds as a substitute for bank guarantees in case of government procurement and also for gold imports. What are Surety Bonds? A surety bond is a legally binding contract entered into by three parties—the principal, the obligee and the… Continue reading Surety bonds: Slow take-off likely as pricing, reinsurance concerns remain
How to create a better power distribution Network
News: Government in July 2021 launched Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) scheme This is the latest of many central government grant-based programmes towards electricity distribution network investments. This has been introduced to increase access and improving performance in the electricity distribution sector. What is the Revamped Distribution Sector Reform Scheme (RDSS) scheme? The… Continue reading How to create a better power distribution Network
About Green clearances: The missing green
News: For many years, many environmentalists have raised the apprehension that a large number of infrastructure projects in the country are implemented without mandatory due diligence. They often complain of irregularities in green clearances. There have also been reports that mega initiatives proposed in the country in the last 15 years have failed to fulfil their… Continue reading About Green clearances: The missing green
Budget disappoints on healthcare
News: Recently unveiled budget proposes many initiatives for health sector like digitally managed health ecosystem and provisions for mental health. But, many expectations for the health sector remain unfulfilled. What are the limitation in current budget’s approach towards health sector? Budget’s emphasis on Digital technology could be a game-changer, but only if the facility, doctors, patients,… Continue reading Budget disappoints on healthcare
